Academic Qualifications

• MBBS / University of Colombo / Sri Lanka
• MPhil / University of Sri Jayewardenepura / Sri Lanka
• PhD / University of Sri Jayewardenepura / Sri Lanka

Memberships in Professional Organizations

• Vice President SAAP South Asian Physiological Society 2019/2020
• President of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) – 2017/2018
• Vice-president – Physiological Society of Sri Lanka – 2016/2017
• Member of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (Registration no:9082).
• Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, (L:519/3)
• Member of the Alumni Association Imperial College UK. Since 2003 to date

• Gastrointestinal Physiology
• Endocrine Physiology

Research Interests

• Diabetes mellitus
• Hunger and fullness
• Obesity

ORCID ID and Link

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9312-3138

Google Scholar Link

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=n8laTScAAAAJ

Research Gate Link

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Priyadarshika-Hettiarachchi

Research Grants Held

• University Grant FMS/USJP/:Asp/6/Re/2003/11 Large Bowel Fermentation: Its Role in Release of Gut Hormone and A1ppetite Control-Completed.
• Association of breast cancer with breast feeding and some other selected risk factors. IRQUE/CBR/RG/2006/19. Completed.
• Respiratory symptoms and lung function tests among gem cutters in Ratnapura MOH area. IRQUE/CBR RG/2008/08. Completed.
• University Grant FMS/USJP Asp/06/Re/2009/02. The effect of red raw rice and red parboiled rice on the glycaemic control in type 2 diabetic patients. Completed.
• Perception of patients with diabetes mellitus on nursing care received at Colombo South Teaching Hospital. IRQUE/CBR/RG/2009/N/17. Completed.
• National Science Foundation RG/2011HS/20. Assessment of taste sensitivity for sucrose in pre-diabetics and in patients with diabetes mellitus. Completed.
• University Grant Asp/06/RE/MED/2012/35. Impact of leg and foot exercises on ulcer healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Completed
• University Grant Asp/06/RE/MED/2013/39. The impact of life style adjustments on surrogate markers of diabetes mellitus in postpartum women with diagnosed GDM during pregnancy. Completed
• University Grant Asp/06/RE/MED/2014/15. The impact of aerobic exercise in the adjustments of taste thresholds in diabetics. Complete
• University Grant Asp/01/RE/MED/2015/44. The impact of life style adjustments on glycaemic responses of diabetes mellitus in postpartum women with diagnosed GDM during pregnancy. completed
• University Grant ASP/01/RE/MED/2017/31. The impact of exercises on taste perception and glycemic control in type 2 diabetics. Completed

Publications and Scientific Communications

Publications

• Sundarapperuma T, Champa Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S. Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S. Champa Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P, Assessment of energy expenditure in postpartum women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus: Subjective versus objective methods. May 2022Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022; 13(5):29-35.
• Gamage G.P. Hettiarachchi P. Jayawardena R., Wasalathanthri S., Body weight perception, knowledge, practices and associated factors regarding weight reduction: A cross-sectional study of treatment seeking obese young adults in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2021; 12(9):60-65.
• Sundarapperuma TD, Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S. Physical activity patterns six weeks after delivery in postpartum women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus. Indian Journal of Medical Science. 2021;73(2):184-91.
• Vidanage D., Prathapan S., Wasalathanthri S., Hettiarachchi P., (2020), Factors associated with sweet taste sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Journal of Ruhuna Clinical Society, Sri Lanka Online Journals. 2020;25(1): 25-29. http://doi.org/10.4038/jrcs.v25i1.85.
• Vidanage, D., Prathapan, S., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri S. Impact of aerobic exercises on taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; A randomized controlled trial. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2022; 22: 1-12.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-022-00936-5.
• Vidanage D., Wasalathanthri S., Hettiarachchi P. Long-term combined exercises enhance taste sensitivity for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2022;13 (02) (2022), http://nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS.
• Sundarapperuma T, Champa Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S.Perceptions on diet and dietary modifications during postpartum period aiming to attenuate progression of GDM to DM: a qualitative study of mothers and health care workers. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2018; page 1-6. ID6459364,6 pages.https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/6459364.
• Kumarasinghe SA, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S. Nurses’ Knowledge on diabetic foot ulcer disease and their attitudes towards patients affected: a cross – sectional institution based study.
• Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2018;27:e203–e212.
• RP Upul Cosman, Hettiarachchi P, Wanigasuriya K, Perera PPR. Glycemic and Lipid Metabolic Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients after Consuming Red Pigmented Parboiled Rice as a Staple—A Clinical Trial. Food science & Nutrition Studies.2017;1(2):122-134.
• Sriyani KA, Gunawardena N, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Validation of the Sinhala Version of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule in Patients with Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers. Asian Nursing Research.2016;10:240-245.
• Hettiarachchi P, Rajitha Wickremasinghe AR, Frost GS, Deen KI, Pathirana AA, Murphy KG, Jayaratne SD.^.Resection of the large bowel suppresses hunger, food intake and modulates gastrointestinal fermentation. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016;24(8):1723-30. doi: 10.1002/oby.21550.
• S, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan P. Sweet taste. sensitivity in pre-diabetics, diabetics and normoglycemic controls: a comparative cross sectional study. BMC Endocrine Disorders.2014; 14:67. doi: 10.1186/1472-6823-14-67.
• Vidanage D, Hettiarachchi P. Information Seeking Methods Used by the Undergraduates in University of Sri Jayewardenepura for Their Academic Studies. Research Forum: International Journal of Social Sciences; ISSN: 2348 4411,2013;1(1):1-5.
• Sriyani K A, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan S Predictors of diabetic foot and leg ulcers in a developing country with a rapid increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. PLoS ONE.2013; 8(11): e80856. doi:10. 1371/journal.pone.0080856.
• Prathapan S, Hettiarachchi P, Wimalaekara SW. Respiratory illnesses and ventilatory function among gem cutters in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal. 2013 ;58(1):29-31.
• Hettiarachchi P, Jiffry MTM,. Jansz ER, Wickramesinghe AR, Fernando DJS. Glycaemic Indices of different varieties of rice grown in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal 2001; 46:11-1.

Communications – Conference Proceedings

• Vidanage D, Hettiarachchi P, The impact of 3 months of combined exercises on hunger, satiety and food consumption in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): a randomized controlled study. Proceedings of the Annual Open University Research Sessions Sri Lanka, 2021 September 16-17; page 261-265.
• Vidanage D, Hettiarachchi P, Impact of a 6 month aerobic exercise regime on hunger, satiety and food intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): a randomized controlled study. Proceeding of the Annual Open University Research Sessions Sri Lanka, 2020 November12-13; page 261-265.
• Gamage GP, Hettiarachchi P, Jayewardene R and Wasalathanthri S. Body weight perception among treatment seeking obese young adults in Colombo district. Proceedings of the 133^rd Anniversary International Virtual Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka’,2020, July25-26. Published in the Ceylon Medical Journal, Vol 64, Supplement 1, page. 142.
• Gamage G.P., Hettiarachchi P. Jayawardena R., Wasalathanthri S., Weight reduction behaviours among obese young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7^th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, January 2020, ISSN 1391-8796, page .40.
• Vidanage D, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan S, Wasalathanthri S. Impact of a 6 month exercise regimen on taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of the 6^th International Conference of Multi-disciplinary approaches. Proceedings of the 6^th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Sri Jayewardenepura, November 2019; page 41.
• Vidanage D, Wasalathanthri S Hettiarachchi P, ‘Impact of aerobic exercises on hunger satiety and food intake in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Proceedings of the 9^th Federation of the Asian Oceanian Physiological Societies (FAOPS) Congress in Conjunction with the 96^th meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan, Kobe, Japan, 28 ^th– 31^st March 2019. Abstract Published in the Journal of Physiological Sciences, 2019 June,69; S117.
• Priyangika KGG, Wasalathanthri S, Jayawardena R, Hettiarachchi P. Weight reduction behaviours among obese young adults in Colombo district Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7^th Ruhuna Science and technology conference. University of ruhuna, matara, Sri Lanka.22^nd January, 2020; page 40.
• Vidanage D, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S.‘Impact of a 3 months combined exercise regimen on taste perception for sucrose in Type 2 diabetes mellitus.’ Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna. .9 ^th August 2019 page 67. Published in the Ruhuna Journal of Medicine August 2019; 7(1)
• Priyangika August KGG, Wasalathanthri S, Jayawardena R, Hettiarachchi P. Perceived barriers and self –efficacy on weight reduction in obese young adults in Colombo Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 4^th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences. 25^th October 2019; page 125.
• Priyangika KGG, Wasalathanthri S, Jayawardena R, Hettiarachchi P. Knowledge and attiudes of young obese adults on obesity, obesity related problems and weight reduction; A cross sectional study.Proceedings of the 51^st APACPH Conference,Thailand20-22^nd November 2019.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Wijesinghe C, Katulanda P, Effectiveness of a culturally sensitive lifestyle intervention in reducing anthropometric parameters of mothers with a history of Gestational diabetes Mellitus-A community based comparative study. Proceedings of the Asia pacific consortium for public health, Thailand. 20-22^nd November 2019.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Wijesinghe C, Katulanda P, The value of HbA1c in screening of postpartum glycemic statues in women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of the Asia pacific consortium for public health APACPH conference, Thailand. 20-22^nd November 2019
• Sundarapperuma T, Wijesinghe C, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Katulanda P, Comparison between 24 hour dietary recall and three day diet diary in assessing energy and macro nutrient intakes among postpartum mothers. Proceedings of the International conference on health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 17^th October 2019.
• Sundarapperuma, T, Wasalathanthri, S, Hettiarachchi, P, Wijesinghe, CJ and Katulanda, P, Impact of a culturally acceptable lifestyle intervention on glycemic control of Gestational diabetes mellitus mothers at 12 months postpartum-A comparative study. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24-27^th July 2019.
• Vidanage D, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan S, Wasalathanthri S. Impact of short term aerobic exercises on taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Proceeding of the 3^rd International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. October 2018, 26; page10.
• Vidanage D, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan S. Association between glycaemic control and taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Proceeding of the Research Symposium 2018 Western Province, the Kisinsbury Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2018 30; page9.
• Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Katulanda P, Wijesinghe C.Impact of life style adjustments on surrogate markers of type 2 diabetes mellitus in postpartum women with diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS). 4th-5^th, October 2018; page18.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wijesinghe C, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Perspectives of primary health care workers regarding the implementation of a dietary and exercise intervention for postpartum mothers with a history of GDM: A community based qualitative study, Proceedings of the 2nd Congress of South Asia Initiative for Diabetes in Pregnancy (SAIDIP), India. May 2018; page25-27.
• Peiris TPU, Peiris TGS, Porage MS, SAndaruwani SD, Vidanagamage VGNC, Wijewardena K, Hettiarachchi P. Proceedings of the Medical Undergraduate Research Conference. February 2019 7; page59.
• Vidanage D, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Impact off anthropometric measurements on taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. of the 5^thRuhuna Science and technology conference. University of ruhuna, matara, Sri Lanka. February 2018; page 34.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P. Energy and nutrient intake of Sri Lankan mothers with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus at six weeks postpartum. Proceeding of the International Diabetes Federation Congress, Abu Dhabi. 4^th -8^th December 2017; page 1007.
• Vidanage D, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Impact of gender and age on taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Proceeding of the Annual 15 ^th Open University Research Sessions Sri Lanka, 16^th-17^th November 2017; page261-265.
• Sriyani K A, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Gunawardena N S. Impact of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors. Proceedings of the 1^st Biannual Academic Sessions Graduate Nurses foundation of Sri Lanka (GNF) Post Basic College of Nursing Colombo 2017 February 2017; page21-28.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, S, Hettiarachchi P Wijesinghe C, Katulanda P. Postpartum glycemic profile 6 weeks after delivery in mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) – a community based cross sectional study. Proceedings of the 130th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA 2017) Colombo. 13-16^th July 2017.Published in The Ceylon Medical Journal Volume 62 Supplement 1, OP 019, Page 50.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Sivayogan S. Perception of health care workers regarding postpartum physical activities of mothers with a history of GDM: community-based qualitative study. Proceedings of the SAAPCON 2016 5^th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists, Dhulikhel, Nepal; November 2016; page 205.
• Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P. Physical activity patterns at six weeks postpartum among Sri Lankan mothers with a history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Proceedings of the SAAPCON 2016 5^th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists, Dhulikhel, Nepal; November 2016; Page143.
• Sriyani KA., Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Weerasekera D: Effects of non-weight bearing leg and foot exercises on ulcer healing and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Proceedings of the 5^th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists, Dhulikhel, Nepal; November 2016; Page 221.
• Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Sivayogan S. Perception of antenatal mothers with GDM regarding physical activities during the postpartum period – a community-based qualitative study. Proceedings of the 129^thAnniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka 25^th -27^th July 2016.; page 154.
• Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Sivayogan. Qualitative study on perception of health care workers regarding postpartum dietary practices of mothers with a history of GDM. Proceedings of the International Conference on Maternal and Child Nutrition, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 23^rd – 24^th November 2015; page78.
• Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Sivayogan, Qualitative study on perception of mothers regarding dietary practices during the postpartum period. Proceedings of the International Conference of Multi-disciplinary approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri lanka.11^th – 12^th September 2015; page 41.
• Kumarasinghe AS, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Gunawardena, N. Health related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Proceedings of the 8^th International Research Conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. 27^th – 28^th August 2015; page130.
• Sriyani KA, Gunawardena N, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Assessment of quality of life of patients with diabetic ulcers by Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS). Proceedings of the 2^ndInternational Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 11^th – 12^th September 2015; page 22.
• Kumarasinghe AS, Gunawardena N, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Impact of ulcer healing on health related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions of the Open University of Sri Lanka, 19^th – 20^th November 2015; page167-170.
• Sriyani, KA, Gunawardena N, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P. Quality of life in patients with diabetic ulcers: Validation of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) in a Sri Lankan hospital setting. Proceedings of the International Conference on Health and Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka.17^th -18^th March 2015; page.44
• Sriyani KA, Hettiarachchi P. Wasalathanthri S, Weerasekera D. Associations between ulcer characteristics and dressings type on healing of diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions of the Open University of Sri Lanka, 27^th– 28^th November 2014; page199-202.
• Sriyani KA., Hettiarachchi P. Wasalathanthri S. Knowledge and attitudes of nurses on diabetic leg and foot ulcer disease. Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches-, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 13^th – 14^th August 2014; page 28.
• Sriyani, KA, Hettiarachchi P, and Wasalathanthri S. Detecting distal peripheral neuropathy (DPN) through simple screening tests in patients with diabetic ulcer disease. Proceedings of the 69^th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 2^nd – 6^th December 2013; page 205.
• Sriyani KA, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S. An overview of diabetic foot ulcer disease: preliminary study. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions of the Open University of Sri Lanka, 27^th – 28^th 3 27-28; page1193- 1196.
• De Zoysa ARW, Hettiarachci P, Prathapan S, Wasalathanthri S. Comparison of Sweet Sensation in diabetic, pre diabetic and individuals with normal glycaemic profiles. Proceedings of the 69^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.21^st – 22^nd November 2013; page16.
• Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wimalasekera S, Hewage C. Factors contributing to complications of diabetes mellitus patients;Results from a diabetic clinic in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3^rd Biennial conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP3), Sri Lanka, 7^th-10^th November 2012; page 137.
• Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Wimalasekera SW, Fernando DMS, Hewage C, Waidyasekera H, Marasinghe C Rajapaksha UPK. The estimation of taste thresholds for sucrose in healthy Sri Lankan adults- A preliminary study. Proceedings of the 3^rd Biennial conference of South Asian association of Physiologists (SAAP 3), Sri Lanka 7^th-10^th November 2012; page 90.
• Cosman RADU, Hettiarachchi P, Wanigasuriya JKP, Perera PPR. Effect of consumption of red parboiled rice on lipid profile and the BMI. Proceedings of the 3^rd Biennial conference of the South Asian Association of Physiologists conference, Colombo Sri Lanka. 7^th-10^th November 2012; page 85.
• Cosman RADU, Hettiarachchi P, Wanigasuriya JKP, Perera PPR. Effects of red raw rice on the glyceamic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions, Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Lanka.18^th November 2012; page 20.
• Hettiarachchi P, Wickremasinghe AR, Frost GS, Jayaratne SD, Deen KI, Pathirana AA. The effect of bowel fermentation on GLP1 and PYY concentration. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 22^nd November 2006; page 18.
• Madurangi DVT, Costa MN, Priyadarshani NAD, Dimuthumali WGD, Piyadasa WHAMS, Jeewani AA, MadukaKL, Priyadarshani HMN, Kulatunga BWTU, Faheema KMM, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan S. Respiratory symptoms and lung function tests among gem cutters in Ratnapura MOH area. Proceedings of the 50th Anniversary Academic Conference, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 11^th-12^th December 2009; page 56.
• Hettiarachchi P, Wickremasinghe AR, Frost GS, Jayaratne SD, Deen KI, Pathirana AA.Role of the different parts of large bowel in influencing appetite . Proceedings of the 120^th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Medical Association. 22^nd March 2007.Published in the Ceylon Medical Journal; Volume 52, Supplement 1, page15.
• Hettiarachchi P, Wickremasinghe AR, Jayaratne SD, Frost G. The role of large bowel fermentation in appetite control. Proceedings of the 83^rd Annual meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan.27^th March 2006.Published in the Journal of Physiological Sciences.56(Suppl.) pageS 78.
• Hettiarachchi P, Wickremasinghe AR, Jayaratne SD,Frost G. Large bowel fermentation: its role in release of gut hormone and appetite control. Regional Meeting of the Physiological society, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, 24^th June, 2005.
• Pathirana WPNGW, Pilapitiya S, Kahawala N, Illangasinghe G, Hettiarachchi P, Wimalasekera S. Changes of Haematological indices in colectomy patients in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 20^th November 2004; page10.
• De Silva SW, Peiris JR, Fernando S, Ruberu DK. Hettiarachchi P, Hewage C. Evaluation of undergraduate teaching methods in physiology by student examination performance. Proceedings of the International Conference on Curriculum Change in Medical Schools. Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. June 2002.
• Hettiarachchi P, Jiffry MTM, Jansz ER, Fernando DJS. Glycemic Indices of Different Varieties of Rice Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions in Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 12^th -13^th August 1999.

Newsletters

• Hettiarachchi P. Physiological effects of yoga in diabetes mellitus. The Physiological Society of Sri Lanka News Letter. November 2017 Volume 13,issue 2; page 10-13.  http://www.pssl.org.lk/downloads/pssl_newsletter_2017_vol_13_issue_02.pdf
• Hettiaracchi P. ‘Let food be thy Medicine and Medicine be thy food’.Published in News Letter Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, June 2021, Volume 17, Issue 1;page 32 -33. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15qvXmCF4oDulq2eb6kN_H-cJEhuzOxYL/view

Guest Lectures

• Hettiarachchi P. Bowel fermentation. Symposium lecture. Proceedings of the3^rd Biennial conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP3), Sri Lanka, 7^th-10^th November 2012; page 31
• Hettiaracchi P. A.C.E Kock Memorial Lecture Memorial Lecture. ‘Let food be thy Medicine and Medicine be thy food’. 12^th May 2021.Virtual Regional Meeting of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka.

Other Universities

• Sir john Kothelawella Defense University